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The country, which is subject to multiple international sanctions over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, has weak medical infrastructure and has cut itself off from the outside world, closing its borders as analysts say prevention is its only option. … [Read more...] about North Korea extends school breaks over COVID-19 fears

Knowing that her 15-year-old son may have to return to school next week, Truong Anh Dao, 47, spoke to the parents of some other children in his class at Nguyen Trai High School, and they all wondered who could guarantee that students or their family members have not had contact with infected people. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus has parents divided about schools reopening

Paris (VNA) – A scientific seminar on opportunities and challenges in cooperation for security and development in the East Sea took place in Paris, France on February 27. The event was jointly organized by the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group (FVFPG) of the Senate of France and Paul-Valery Montpellier University. Participants analyzed the legal and political-strategic aspects of regional and international tensions related to sovereignty disputes and activities of involved parties in the East Sea; and the past and future role played by France and Europe in contributing to promoting development cooperation, maintaining peace and stability in the region. They agreed that like other maritime zones in the world, the East Sea must be a place of interference and exchange, and a space of connection and cooperation among countries; and acts of intimidation and hegemony cannot be tolerated. Participants highlighted positive development of bilateral and … [Read more...] about Paris seminar discusses cooperation for security and development in East Sea